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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Marigold soups with added vitamin D

Marigold Health Foods is making a foray into the convenience sector with a new line of cup soups, each providing a day’s dose of vitamin D.

Nonya Secrets revealed

Nonya Secrets is a new company offering a range of cooking sauces and condiments, which have been developed by company founder Maureen Suan Neo.

Major new store opening for Liverpool

A 10,000sqft organic and natural food store will open in Bold Street, Liverpool in March.

Nush creates almond milk yoghurts

Artisan British brand Nush has produced a unique range of dairy- and soya-free yoghurts using 95% almond milk.

My Natural Smile launches with online store

New London start-up My Natural Smile has launched its online store offering natural and organic oral healthcare products for both adults and children.

Pukka founder turns herbal tea recipes into coffee table book

A beautifully illustrated new book by Pukka Herbs co-founder and herbalist, Sebastian Pole, has just been published.

PHROOTI launches fruit-infused waters

Sheffield-based brand PHROOTI has launched a range of glass-bottled fruit-infused waters that are 100% natural and contain zero sugars.

Ethical supermarket hiSbe closes in on second Brighton store

Brighton-based ethical supermarket hiSbe is close to securing a second store site in the city.

New US guidelines on peanut allergy

Babies without eczema or egg allergies, should be introduced to peanut-containing foods alongside other solid foods according to new clinical guidelines from an expert panel...

Divine reveals Easter collection

Divine has unveiled its Easter collection, incorporating the UK’s first popcorn egg, the result of a collaboration with gourmet popcorn brand Joe & Seph’s.

New retail offer from Squeeze Wheatgrass

Having sold its wheatgrass shots online for a number of years, Squeeze Wheatgrass has now launched a retail brand, Wild Power Wheatgrass.

Windmill ups organic offer

Windmill Organics has added several products across its brands, including an organic sauerkraut and buckwheat spaghetti.

Natural Branding eliminates need for packaging

Nature & More is to mark organic fruit and veg with Natural Branding, a marking method which removes the need for packaging or stickers.

Delicious Alchemy serves up new granola

Gluten- and dairy-free brand Delicious Alchemy has introduced a new breakfast option, Wonderfully Berry Granola.

Campaign calls for VAT drop for low sugar foods

A new campaign is seeking a VAT cut on all foods and drinks with a reduced/low/free from added sugar/sugar free/low or no calorie claim.

ChicP crowdfunds to grow business

London start-up ChicP, which produces sweet and savoury hummus from surplus fruit and veg, is crowdfunding through BackIt in a bid to expand the business.

EU funding success for international campaign

An EU grant worth €10.4m has been secured by the Organic Trade Board in partnership with Organic Denmark, to support a campaign to promote organic food.

New editorial appointments at Diversified

Diane Millis has joined Natural Products News (NPN) as acting editor for a six-month period, with effect from the March issue.

New study links glyphosate to fatty liver disease

A new peer-reviewed study has found that exposure to an ultra-low dose of Roundup herbicide in rats causes non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Burgeoning gluten-free sector gets dedicated trade body

The Gluten Free Industry Association (GFIA) has been formed to support companies involved in the manufacture and trade of gluten free products.